Broken Daizen Caster Bushin ?!?!?
03-31-11, 08:12 AM
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so far 5 of you guys have had this problem...any one else??... S#!t i just did my caster bushings when i installed my coilovers 
...and to think of daizen's high reputation within the lexus community 
...and to think of daizen's high reputation within the lexus community
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03-31-11, 10:47 AM
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Trust me, I installed my caster arm bushings early oct, thinking that it would have solved my creaking noise problem. Until today i drove my car about a block, and I heard the creaking noise just 10x louder. I'm taking it my boys shop today, and going to re-lube the bushings, again.
03-31-11, 01:55 PM
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My bushings are shipping from Carson right now, I'm on DF210's and questioning them now. 
Mine's not making any noise but the bushing is cracked, planning on doing them and the ball joints as preventative maintenance.
What are our alternatives on the caster bushings at this point? I read that the '03-'05 arms have TRD bushings, are these any better and available without paying $260 for new arms?
Mine's not making any noise but the bushing is cracked, planning on doing them and the ball joints as preventative maintenance. What are our alternatives on the caster bushings at this point? I read that the '03-'05 arms have TRD bushings, are these any better and available without paying $260 for new arms?
04-01-11, 05:24 AM
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Damn, every has problems with these Daizen bushings. I'm not slammed or anything i'm stock suspension, and I too took into consideration the NY roads and weather. I'm selling my gs, and I don't want to pump any more money into her, but no one wants to buy a car that creaks louder then the radio. Also, what brand of sway bar bushings should I use ? My left side is worn, I might as well change them.
04-01-11, 07:19 AM
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04-01-11, 10:25 AM
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I just searched Sewell and they have caster arm bushings listed as trailing arm bushings for about $46 a piece, isn't clear whether they're poly like the Daizen's or OEM, might be worth emailing them and checking. If you do let us know what they say, otherwise I might look into it more and figure out whether to return the ones from Carson.
If I'm spending $100 and getting an alignment afterward, I don't want to have to redo it anytime soon.
If I'm spending $100 and getting an alignment afterward, I don't want to have to redo it anytime soon.
04-05-11, 09:02 AM
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Um... http://www.autohaus.com is a VW/audi dealer page....
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04-05-11, 03:37 PM
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Was thinking after I posted, the TRD bushings would only fit the '03-'05 arms if I understand things correctly. Was there an upgrade in the bushings in '01 that would work for 98-00?
I think I might end up throwing in the ones from Carson and take my chances but if there's a better alternative it's not done yet.
I think I might end up throwing in the ones from Carson and take my chances but if there's a better alternative it's not done yet.
04-05-11, 04:42 PM
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has anyone ever tried drilling or slotting the inside of the bushing, to create a pocket that could trap grease inside, making it a self lubing-kinda situation? or maybe drill a hole though the arm and bushing, then install a zerk fitting? i have done this on poly a-arm bushings....
04-05-11, 08:04 PM
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has anyone ever tried drilling or slotting the inside of the bushing, to create a pocket that could trap grease inside, making it a self lubing-kinda situation? or maybe drill a hole though the arm and bushing, then install a zerk fitting? i have done this on poly a-arm bushings....
04-08-11, 08:44 PM
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Just a quick word from someone who's had the Daizen bushings for about 15,000 miles.
I've got the entire Daizen bushing set for front and rear (sways, upper and lower, etc). When I ordered my bushings I also got both sets of daizen grease packets. I have 98-00 caster arms. I've installed my bushings myself and I'm very meticulous when it comes to installing my own things. I've had issues with shops and installers in the past -- even with my 335. So I can say first hand that I've been there before.
When I was first installing my caster bushings with my shop press I realized that the bushings were considerably bigger than the holes. I realized that the reason for this was to allow the center bolt (one that goes through the bushing) to be able to sit there and not move 'completely' free. Thats what the stock bushing/arm is supposed to do, but over time the poly deteriorates and it ends up causing more movement and absorbs less and in turn other parts take on more vibration and fail.
When installing, if it isn't done with care and proper installment techniques, the lip on the bushing will crack. You wont notice it, but after time it will start to cause more stress and in turn develop more wear.
I've got the entire Daizen bushing set for front and rear (sways, upper and lower, etc). When I ordered my bushings I also got both sets of daizen grease packets. I have 98-00 caster arms. I've installed my bushings myself and I'm very meticulous when it comes to installing my own things. I've had issues with shops and installers in the past -- even with my 335. So I can say first hand that I've been there before.
When I was first installing my caster bushings with my shop press I realized that the bushings were considerably bigger than the holes. I realized that the reason for this was to allow the center bolt (one that goes through the bushing) to be able to sit there and not move 'completely' free. Thats what the stock bushing/arm is supposed to do, but over time the poly deteriorates and it ends up causing more movement and absorbs less and in turn other parts take on more vibration and fail.
When installing, if it isn't done with care and proper installment techniques, the lip on the bushing will crack. You wont notice it, but after time it will start to cause more stress and in turn develop more wear.
04-08-11, 10:24 PM
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The 240SX guys did the exact thing you wrote with their Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings with great results.
has anyone ever tried drilling or slotting the inside of the bushing, to create a pocket that could trap grease inside, making it a self lubing-kinda situation? or maybe drill a hole though the arm and bushing, then install a zerk fitting? i have done this on poly a-arm bushings....
04-08-11, 10:51 PM
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i personally test fitted both 98-99 and newer bushings. talk to Collin at Carson Toyota, Those bushings hold up a lot bettern than the daizen kit. the only bad part about them is that you have to reuse the inner sleeve (older style control arm) and the outer sleeve of the stock bushing (newer style). so you have to grind down the rubber off the stock sleeves. Not too bad of a job though. I was able to replace both sides in about 2 hours (and thats on a hoist at my dealer). Call Collin he'll hook u guys up.